Charles Oscar Henderson, Jr.
EDMONTON – Charles Oscar Henderson Jr, aged 66, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his home. He was born December 27, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, the first son of the late Charles Oscar and Eileen Margaret [Hilferty] Henderson. He grew up with his younger siblings: Michael and Roxanne. Charles lived as rich and varied…
Read MoreSpecial-called meeting today for public viewing of judicial center
Allyson Dix, Barren County Progress A special-called meeting is set for today at 4:30 p.m. for public viewing of the design plans for the new judicial center in Barren County. All of the Project Development Board, who oversees the judicial center project, meetings are open to the public. However, board members voted in April to…
Read MoreKindness sparks new business for Bradley
Allyson Dix, Managing Editor / Barren County Progress Generous acts of kindness are how Bradley Brown sparked the idea to start his own business. When he noticed his neighbor, who is also a veteran, was unable to trim the weeds around his yard, Bradley decided he wanted to help him out. Despite the neighbor insisting…
Read MoreBeshear awards area organizations $1.2M
Staff Report Governor Andy Beshear visited the local YMCA last Friday and presented over $1.2 million in awards for both Barren and Allen Counties for nonprofits. The funds are to support law enforcement, tourism, flood control, parks, and nonprofits. Beshear said over the prior three years, $26 billion in new development has taken place.…
Read MoreTrue Love and a Bullet
Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress “I think we better go in the house,” Stanley Russell Jewell told his wife moments after she suffered a gunshot wound to her back that penetrated her heart. In July 2013, Mary Ethel Jewell was resting on her porch after returning home from a family birthday celebration. Across the…
Read MoreLester Wayne Pierce
SHELBYVILLE – Lester Wayne Pierce, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home. Born on September 29, 1941, in Metcalfe County, Kentucky, Wayne was the son of Lonnie Q. and Nina W. Perdue Pierce. He married Barbara Jean Froedge on May 31, 1963. Before retirement, Wayne was employed at Cummins…
Read MoreRev. Dan Hogan
HORSE CAVE – Rev. Dan Hogan, age 71, departed this life on Monday, May 29, 2023, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. The Jefferson County native was born on June 27, 1951, to the late Rev. Roy Hogan, Sr. and Jenell White Hogan. He was married to his devoted wife Glenda Gail Hogan, until…
Read MorePamela Brooks
MAMMOTH CAVE – Pamela Brooks, age 72, departed this life on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her residence. The Edmonson County native was born on December 5, 1950, to the late Walter and Ruth Reed. She was married to Clyde Brooks, who preceded her in death. Pam worked hard as a housewife and took care…
Read MoreTo build or not to build
By PJ Martin Editor The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court met on Tuesday, May 23rd with all in attendance. Cathy Nunn addressed the court as a citizen of Metcalfe County speaking for others who do not want a stage built in the historic courthouse yard. She stated, “We don’t feel like the building…
Read MoreTicks: The Parasites that are Back and Biting
By Mary Beth Sallee Jobe Publishing, Inc. It’s that time of year again. Beautiful sunshine, warmer weather, and flowers blooming. But just as spring is underway, so is tick season. What are ticks? Ticks are the disease-spreading parasites that not only are an irritating nuisance but also the cause of several illnesses and diseases.…
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